Vocabulary
- on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
- such as: For example; like
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- prior to: Before a particular time or event.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- have to: Must do
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- pay back: To return money or a favor
- approved for: Officially accepted or allowed.
- regardless of
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- got to: To arrive at some place
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- per year: For each year; annually.
- automotive industry: The sector of industry involved in the design, development, manufacturing, marketing, and sales of motor vehicles.
- with just: Using only; with no more than.
- compared with: In relation to
- in the post: Sent by mail or postal service.
- go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- in part: To some extent; partially.
- drawing in: To attract or entice someone or something.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- like new: In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
- drop by: To visit someone or some place for a short time
- third year: The third year of a course of study, especially at a university or college.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- wear out
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- for sale: (object) that people can buy
- on to: Toward something; forward
- highly unlikely: Not likely to happen or be true; improbable.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- rein in: To control or limit something.
- in motion: Moving; not stationary.
- factor out: To rewrite an expression by removing a common factor from its terms.
- go after: To chase or pursue something
- rev up: To increase the running speed of an engine.
- on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
- positive light: A way of presenting someone or something that makes them seem good or desirable.
- the bottom line: The most important thing; the essential point.
- left and right: In both the left and right directions.
- interest of: For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
- paid off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
- fall behind: To get behind or late, because of going slowly
- apartment building: A building with many apartments or flats
- right in front: Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- shop around: To search around for a better job deal price etc.
- as for: Concerning; regarding.
- drive away: To leave in a vehicle.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- rely on: To depend on someone or something
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- pay off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
- at least: As a minimum
- save up: To gradually collect money by saving.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- hit with: To strike someone or something using an object.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- around the corner: Very near; close by.
- in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- stay away: To keep a distance from something or someone; to avoid approaching.
- give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
- sign on the dotted line: To formally agree by signing a contract or document.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- cut back: To use less of something
- wear down: To erode or diminish something gradually through constant use or exposure.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- dry up: (Of money etc.) to vanish or be nothing left of it
- of choice: Indicating something is preferred or selected deliberately.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- come by: To become the owner of something, e.g. by accident
- moving parts: Components of a machine or device that move to perform a function.
- on the market: Available for sale.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- in excess of: More than.
- drill down: To examine something in detail; to analyze deeply.
- as such: Something previously stated or understood
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- pandemic: (of a disease) existing in almost all of an area or in almost all of a group of people, animals, or plants
- term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
- average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
- typically: In a normal or usual way
- severe: Very bad; harsh
- demand: Desire customers have to buy product, service
- comment: Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
- incentive: Something that encourages you to do something
- increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
- industry: Hard work; being busy working
- financial: Involving money
- debt: Sum of money owed to someone that is not yet paid
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- direct: To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
- inflation: Act of filling something with air or gas
- federal: Consisting of several united states
- chase: Act of going after someone to catch them
- compare: To consider how similar and different things are
- retail: Business of selling products to the public
- labor: To struggle to do something because it's difficult
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- institute: Organization studying science, engineering etc.
- insurance: Protection against loss/injury/death you pay for
- rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
- interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
- prior: Existing or coming earlier in time
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- vehicle: Machine (such as a car) used to carry things
- luxury: Something expensive bought for pleasure
- affordable: Cheap enough that it can be paid for
- collision: Act of crashing into someone or something else
- normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
- credit: System to buy something and pay for it later
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- transaction: An exchange in business usually involving money
- transparency: Quality of being open to see/to public criticism
- datum: Item of factual information
- wholesale: Concerning the selling of goods in large amounts
- dealership: Someone who buys things to sell to others
- depreciation: Decrease in price/value; loss of value over time
- indirect: Being not directly connected to or caused by
- constrain: To make someone do something by strong persuasion
- markup: Difference the cost of goods and the price
- pre: A prefix meaning 'before'
- online: Connected to the internet
- auto: Car; a road vehicle with four or more wheels
- automotive: Concerning cars
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She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.
Vocabulary
- brave
adj. Having courage
- comfort zone
phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe
Explanation
a brave step is a noun phrase, where brave is an adjective modifying the noun step, meaning "a courageous step".
forward is an adverb modifying step, meaning "ahead".
The whole phrase serves as the object, answering the "what" of took (verb) — she took a brave step forward.
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brave
US/brev/
UK/breɪv/
adj.Brave
v.t.To bravely face
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Why Car Ownership Is Getting So Expensive | CNBC Marathon
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VoiceTube posted on 2024/07/11Ever wondered why your car feels like it's draining your wallet? This video dives deep into the rising costs of car ownership, from depreciation and loan traps to those surprising repair bills! You'll pick up tons of practical vocabulary about the auto market and financing that you can use every day.
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